Frequently asked questions about flower bulbs

Flower bulbs can be planted very well in layers. This is also called lasagna planting. With this you not only create a playful effect, but you can also enjoy a border or garden with cheerful bloomers for an extra long time. Such as hyacinths or tulips for example. You plant them in order of flowering. The bulbs that bloom last are therefore placed deepest in the ground. So actually like a kind of flat or etagère.

How deep should flower bulbs go into the ground?

You don't want to plant bulbs too deep, but you also want to avoid just below the surface. Flower bulbs are preferably planted at a depth that is three times the diameter of the bulb. This means that small bulbs may not need to go as deep into the ground as large flower bulbs.

When is the best time to plant flower bulbs?

When you can best plant your bulbs depends on the type. There are flower bulbs that bloom in spring or summer. Spring bloomers are best planted between September and December. Keep in mind that you plant them before the frost sets in. Summer bloomers can go into the ground when there is no more frost. In spring! Do you have spring bloomers? Then be sure to read the planting tips for spring flower bulbs.

Which soil is best for flower bulbs?

Do you want to plant spring flower bulbs or summer bulbs? Then you don't actually have to pay extra attention to the soil in your flower boxes or in your borders. Bulbs carry their own nutrients. They do not have to remove these from the soil, which makes them a lot less picky. Success is always guaranteed!